After all is said and done, it is now evident that the box office is resembling “Oppenheimer” more than “Barbie.” This is primarily due to the fact that the incredible pairing of the century has completely dominated the competition, aligning perfectly with Christopher Nolan’s atomic-themed subject matter.
Greta Gerwig’s star-studded comedy has effortlessly triumphed over the weekend, leaving its more costly rivals in shambles. Even without taking “Oppenheimer” into account, which also premiered on the same day, “Barbie” has already become one of the highest-grossing releases of 2023, despite only spending a mere 72 hours in theaters.
And it doesn’t stop there. With a global opening weekend earning of $337 million, “Barbie” has surpassed the impressive $300 million mark of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” during its second weekend, as well as the $295 million earned by the legacy sequel “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” not to mention the disastrous $200 million failure of the DCU’s “The Flash.”
Let’s not overlook the fact that “Barbie” came with a high price tag of $145 million. However, looking at the undeniable evidence, it will undoubtedly turn a profit by next week. Meanwhile, Harrison Ford’s last performance as the legendary archaeologist and Ezra Miller’s highly anticipated solo debut as the Scarlet Speedster are on track to suffer a combined loss of approximately $400 million. Therefore, Warner Bros. executives should at least acknowledge Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie’s efforts in preventing further financial catastrophe.
As the song goes, it’s a Barbie world and the general public is eager to purchase tickets to be a part of it.
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Khushi Patel is a science fiction author who lives in Austin, Texas. She has published three novels, and her work has been praised for its originality and imagination. Khushi is a graduate of Rice University, and she has worked as a software engineer. She is a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America, and her books have been nominated for several awards.
